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The Citizen, 1997-07-23, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23,1997 BelgraveThe news from Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 Belgrave folk travel Walter and Lucille Bushfield of Balzac, Alta., longtime friends of Harold and Edith Vincent, visited with the Vincents over the weekend. Bruce and Linda Campbell of Belgrave and Margaret and Irwin Campbell of Bluevale travelled to Virginia early in July. While there they attended the wedding of Gary Martin (formerly of Brussels) and Kim Bowman from Near Harrisonburg, Virginia. Betty Irwin of Belgrave and Woman turns 75 Twenty-seven children, grand­ children and great-grandchildren of Thelma Pletch treated her to a smorgasbord lunch at Dunkeld, on Sunday, July 20 on the occasion of her 75th birthday. Those attending were Keith and Bonnie Pletch of Teeswater; Wayne and Joan Pletch of Wingham; Joe and Ruth Ann and Sarah Russell of Guelph; Kevin, Barb, Michelle and Tania Pletch,; David, Melanie, Scott, Meagan and Ben Pletch, all of Vincents mark 50th The family of Harold and Edith Vincent hosted a beef barbecue at the home of Murray and Joyce Vincent, RR 1, Belgrave, to celebrate 50 years of marriage for Morris approves minor variance A minor variance was approved for North Half Lot 3/4, Cone. 6 of Morris Twp., after a committee of adjustment session during the July 8 meeting of council. The purpose of the minor vari­ ance was to allow the reduction of required separation distances for a new feeder hog barn from 494 metres to 214 metres with regards to the nearest neighbour’s resi­ dence. A second part would decrease the distance required for a new weaner b?rn from 340 metres to 219.5 Fire chiefs meet with Morris to discuss changes for 9-1-1 With the 9-1-1 system coming closer to implementation, Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling and Wing­ ham Fire Chief Harley Gaunt attended the July 8 meeting of Mor­ ris Twp. council to discuss Brussels coverage area. Both chiefs recommended that the call go through Blyth and Wingham dispatch, then be relayed to Brussels for first response. A plan needs to be established for County Road 16 and Cone. 6/7, Helen Wilson of London spent a week's holidays at a cottage near Grand Bend. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. spent a couple days at the cottage with her grandmother Betty Irwin and stayed the rest of the week at her grandmother's home. Friends of the community wish Hilda Vincent of Bray Lodge a speedy recovery after having the misfortune of breaking her hip. Hilda was a patient in Stratford Hospital before being transferred to Wingham and District Hospital. Belgrave; Mike, Cathy, Nicole and Jenna Pletch and Kerry and Scott Thomlinson of Kitchener; Darrell, Amy and Brendan Pletch of Paris; Jeff and Ryan Pletch of Akron, Ohio and Garrett Griffith of Wingham. Max Pletch and family of Dryden were unable to attend. They all spent the afternoon at the home of Keith and Bonnie Pletch, RR 2, Teeswater. their parents, on Saturday, July 19. Many relatives, friends and neighbours attended, and enjoyed an evening of reciting and entertainment. metres. Though the reduction in distance for the hog bam was 57 per cent and 35 per cent of the weaner bam, the variance was considered minor because the nearest neighbour resi­ dence and the applicant’s property are owned by the same persons. There were no objections or rec­ ommendations from the county planning department. The minor variance was approved with no conditions imposed. A 20-day appeal period is in place. the dividing road in East Wawanosh Twp., as the 9-1-1 sys­ tem prefers one department deal with calls on both sides of a road. Council was told that fire chiefs have a meeting with Bell Canada, in September, to establish calling areas. Bell Canada has stated a preference that information not change after September. Council had no objections to the recommendations and will consider the system which works best. Knox bids farewell to family Sunday, July 13 was Communion Sunday at Knox United Church, Belgrave. Sharing of the bread and cup was served by Session members, John Campbell, John McIntosh, John Nixon, Elizabeth Procter, Mary Thomas, Ruth Gordon and Melanie Pletch. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden showed the children all her treasured gifts that she had collected over the years. The sermon was based on the daughter of Herodias dancing and pleasing Herod and his guests. He told her she could have anything she wanted even as much as half his kingdom. Her wish was to have the head of John the Baptist on a platter. A guard was sent at once to bring John's head. When John's disciples heard about this, they came and took away his body, and buried it. The Spivey family; Arnold, Anne, Harmony and Nathan were called to the front of the church by Lila Procter. The Spivey's are moving to Exeter. Lila spoke of the talent and work contributions of the Spivey members. Anne is a fine and dedicated piano teacher. She accompanied the Son-Shine Singers while Lila conducted the group. The Spivey's were presented with a painted birdhouse mounted on a four foot post. Arnold replied on behalf of the family . Many member extended good wishes to the family following the service. On Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. the over 80 birthday party will be held at Knox United Church. The Knox UCW is making a banner for the church and would like help. They are asking for old ties to help make this banner possible. Ties and donations can be given to Ruth Gordon or Mary Jane Hobden. There is regular Sunday worship at Calvin Brick (10 a.m.) and Knox (11:15 a.m.) throughout July. The Presbyterian neighbours have been invited to join the United congregation for this month. In August the churches will be having Sunday worship at Knox 11:15 a.m. on the Aug. 3, 24 and 31. On Aug. 10 and 17 people are invited to join the Presbyterians for worship at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Hobden will be on vacation from Aug. 4 to 17. Rev. Cathrine Campbell will be covering emergency pastoral care during this time. Speeding in Belgrave A complaint was received by Morris Twp. Council, al the July 21 meeting regarding speeding in Bel­ grave. The OPP will monitor speeding on Brandon Street, including the use of radar. If there is no improvement in the situation, council may consider the installation of signs. Off to court The volleyball court that is. Nathan Garland of RP2, Bluevale is spending this week in London training with the regional volleyball team for the provincials this weekend in Sudbury. The Region 3 South-Western Ontario team consists of athletes from Tobermory, to Guelph to Hamilton, to Windsor. Regional team has local teen By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff A Brussels-area teen knows his way around the court. _ Nathan Garland, 15, son of Linda and Elwin of RR2, Bluevale has earned a spot on the Region 2 South-Western Ontario volleyball team. This week he is training at Lucas Secondary School in Lon­ don, then Friday leaves for Sudbury and the Regional competition. Five other teams are playing for a chance at Ontario gold. Last year, Nathan played volley­ ball for the F.E. Madill Junior Boys and for the Club team, which com­ petes on weekends. Now a Grade 10 student, Nathan, following a one-day clinic al the school, was invited, along with four other Madill students, including Brussels' Sarah Exel, to the regional tryouts, held in early May. Some 140 vol­ leyball players demonstrated their skills. Of those, nine players, plus three alternates were chosen for each of the boys and girls Midget (Grade 8 and 9) and Junior (Grade 10 and 11) teams. After serving, bumping, spiking and blocking, which, he says is his strength, the six foot six inch, 200 pound athlete won a spot with the Midget boys. Since then he has attended two weekend practices in Essex, which was the only place the teams could find to practise for free, Nathan said. His father said the practices were exhausting. "He wanted to sleep a lot after." Nathan agreed they were longer and more intense than any in high school. Practise sessions consisted of three-hour workouts with breaks for lunch and supper. Coaching staff, which includes Madill teacher Chris Lawson, offered 'incentive', such as the possibility of doing 200 push-ups or sit-ups if the net was touched during five spike approaches. "It was a great motiva­ tor," Nathan said, smiling. While he's obviously no slouch at volleyball, it's actually a different net game that he prefers. Nathan says since starting high school, where he discovered basketball, he has developed a real love for it. "It's faster and more exciting," he says. For now, however, the teen is enjoying the game he's playing and the opportunities it has provided. "I am meeting a lot oi new people and I play better volleyball."